Italy vs Republic of Korea: Working-age population (UN estimates and projections)

Italy
51,731
in 2030
Republic of Korea
46,871
in 2030
Italy rank
23rd
Republic of Korea rank
26th

Working-age population (UN estimates and projections) over time

  • Italy
  • Republic of Korea
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How they compare

Italy currently reports 51,731 against 46,871 in Republic of Korea, a difference of 4,860.

That makes Italy's figure about 1.1 times Republic of Korea's.

Across all 41 years both countries report, Italy has been ahead every year.

Italy ranks 23rd and Republic of Korea ranks 26th of 188 countries.

Italy has averaged higher in every one of the 5 decades both report.

Head to head by decade

Decade Italy Republic of Korea Difference Ahead
1990s 48,659 34,698 13,961 Italy
2000s 50,120 38,542 11,578 Italy
2010s 52,166 43,392 8,774 Italy
2020s 52,162 46,268 5,893 Italy
2030s 51,731 46,871 4,860 Italy

Averages of every year both report within each decade.

Frequently asked questions

Which has higher working-age population (un estimates and projections), Italy or Republic of Korea?
Italy, at 51,731 against 46,871 in Republic of Korea as of 2030.
What is the difference in working-age population (un estimates and projections) between Italy and Republic of Korea?
4,860, with Italy ahead.
How many years of comparable data are there for Italy and Republic of Korea?
41 years are reported by both, from 1990 to 2030.
How do Italy and Republic of Korea rank globally for working-age population (un estimates and projections)?
Italy ranks 23rd and Republic of Korea ranks 26th of 188 countries.
Where does this data come from?
International Labour Organization, published as Working-age population (UN estimates and projections) (15+). Statizoid refreshes it automatically from the source and publishes the full history for both places.

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About this data

Indicator
Working-age population (UN estimates and projections) (15+)
Source
International Labour Organization
Licence
ILO Terms of Use (attribution required)
Coverage
280 places, 11,480 data points, 1990–2030
Last refreshed

Imputed observations are not based on national data, are subject to high uncertainty and should not be used for country comparisons or rankings. The total population comprises persons of all ages who were living in the country during the reference period, regardless of residency status or citizenship. The source for the population figures used is the United Nations' World Population Prospects. The working-age population is commonly defined as persons aged 15 years and older. For more information, refer to the ILO Modelled Estimates (ILOEST) database description.